News
US military 3D prints concrete barracks on site
In a world first, the US Armed Forces has 3D printed a barracks out of concrete on site at an army base, in less than two days. More about US military 3D prints concrete barracks on site
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Interview
Secret Cinema has created a new way to experience film, says founder Fabien Riggall
Secret Cinema has turned the experience of watching films into a social event, by transporting viewers into the worlds of cult-classic movies like Blade Runner and Moulin Rouge. In this exclusive interview, founder Fabien Riggall explains how he curates a unique setting for every screening. More about Secret Cinema has created a new way to experience film, says founder Fabien Riggall
Design
New Affiliates creates garden gnomes for minimalists
New York-based studio New Affiliates has designed a line of minimalist garden gnomes that aim to revamp the traditional American yard. More about New Affiliates creates garden gnomes for minimalists
Interiors
Warrior One yoga studio uses textured surfaces to reference the nearby sea
Design studio Golden has incorporated a textured sisal ceiling and a muted palette of colours to create a connection to the sea, for Warrior One's second yoga studio in Melbourne. More about Warrior One yoga studio uses textured surfaces to reference the nearby sea
Architecture
Ridge House by Rowland + Broughton frames views of Rocky Mountains
American studio Rowland + Broughton has overhauled a 1960s house in Aspen, Colorado, to offer occupants a better connection with the mountain landscape. More about Ridge House by Rowland + Broughton frames views of Rocky Mountains
Design
Céline drops accent to better resemble original 1960s logo
Luxury fashion brand Céline has removed the accent from its name – a move implemented by the brand's new artistic and creative director Hedi Slimane. More about Céline drops accent to better resemble original 1960s logo
Design
FS Objects designs minimal metal bar tools
FS Objects, the homeware division of Brooklyn studio Fort Standard, has launched a collection of designs for drinking that includes wine stoppers with simple polished steel and brass tops. More about FS Objects designs minimal metal bar tools
Promotion
Call for entries to the Tile of Spain Awards 2018
Dezeen promotion: architects, designers and students are invited to submit projects to this year's Tile of Spain Awards, whose previous winners include a terracotta-hued winery. More about Call for entries to the Tile of Spain Awards 2018
Technology
Jaguar Land Rover's prototype driverless car makes eye contact with pedestrians
Jaguar Land Rover has created self-driving cars with eyes that are used to communicate with pedestrians when it's safe to cross in front of them. More about Jaguar Land Rover's prototype driverless car makes eye contact with pedestrians
Comments
"Who are they marketing it to, the Flintstones?"
In this week's comments update, readers think that a concept electric car designed by Russian defence manufacturer Kalashnikov already looks outdated. More about "Who are they marketing it to, the Flintstones?"
Installations
10 of the best installations at London Design Biennale 2018
London Design Biennale opens to the public today. Design editor Augusta Pownall picks the 10 installations worth spending time at, including a condensation-covered wall and a skeletal house made of white rods. More about 10 of the best installations at London Design Biennale 2018
Architecture
Intersticial Arquitectura builds Casa Maguey in Mexico on volcanic stone plinth
Intersticial Arquitectura has completed a home in the Mexican state of Querétaro, lifting the living spaces on walls built from volcanic rocks found on-site during construction. More about Intersticial Arquitectura builds Casa Maguey in Mexico on volcanic stone plinth
Architecture
Grimshaw designs tiny homes for Australian charity
Grimshaw has designed a 35-metre-square micro home to raise money for Kids Under Cover, which supports homeless youth in Australia. More about Grimshaw designs tiny homes for Australian charity
Design
AV1 is a robot that helps ill children keep up with schoolwork
Norway's installation at the London Design Biennale features a telepresence robot, which keeps kids in touch with the classroom if they're off school with long-term illness. More about AV1 is a robot that helps ill children keep up with schoolwork
News
3XN to design "modern-day colosseum" for Bergen
3XN is designing an arena, five housing blocks and a police school, all with green roofs, for a development in Bergen, Norway. More about 3XN to design "modern-day colosseum" for Bergen
Interiors
Greek landscape informs natural-toned suites of the Olea Hotel
Shreds of rattan, chutes of bamboo and offcuts of wood have been used throughout this hotel in Zante, designed by Block722 Architects to blend into the Grecian landscape. More about Greek landscape informs natural-toned suites of the Olea Hotel
Design
Sam Baron and Yatzer look back to "humankind's earliest ceramics" for Mateus
Sam Baron and Costas Voyatzis, founder of Yatzer, have created a collection of irregular, handmade and hand-painted ceramics for Swedish design company Mateus. More about Sam Baron and Yatzer look back to "humankind's earliest ceramics" for Mateus
Architecture
Unknown Architects celebrates original details in renovation of Corner House
Dutch practice Unknown Architects has given this 20th-century home in Leiden, the Netherlands, an understated overhaul to draw attention to its historic quirks. More about Unknown Architects celebrates original details in renovation of Corner House
Interiors
Plywood and plants feature in Solo Arquitetos' studio in Brazil
Brazilian firm Solo Arquitetos has designed its own office, where plywood shelves divide the space, and accents of yellow and green enliven the simple studio. More about Plywood and plants feature in Solo Arquitetos' studio in Brazil
Design
Tom Dixon launches green marble tableware based on visits to India
Tom Dixon has created a collection of candle holders and serving platters made from green forest marble sourced from India, called Rock. More about Tom Dixon launches green marble tableware based on visits to India